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Fix It Program Volunteer Recruitment

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ORGANIZATION: Catholic Charities Ocean Community Services

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The Fix-It Program helps seniors in Ocean County maintain independence in their homes through a group of volunteers who perform minor repairs, free of charge. This program is staffed completely by volunteers. CALL 732-363-5322 VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR EXT. 3234

TYPES OF PROJECTS FIX-IT VOLUNTEERS MAY PERFORM:Install grab bars and safety hand rails
Repair minor electrical problems (such as faulty light switches)
Do minor carpentry repairs
Do minor plumbing (such as leaky faucets and running toilets)
Change storm windows and doors
Weather stripping and caulking
Replace batteries in smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors
Change light bulbs
Change furnace and air conditioner filters
Install curtain and drapery hardware
Fix small appliances
Perform seasonal outside jobs (based upon volunteer availability)

More opportunities with Catholic Charities Ocean Community Services

No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.

About Catholic Charities Ocean Community Services

Location:

725 Mantoloking Road, Brick, NJ 08723, US

Mission Statement

We accept volunteers from all walks of life - from individuals and families to businesses looking to donate time and in some cases materials to help get a project done.

Description

Our volunteer opportunities include:

Community Services
  • Work in one of our food pantries, organizing donations and assisting with general office duties. We have pantries in Burlington, Mercer and Ocean counties.
  • Performing minor home repairs for seniors in Ocean County with our Fix-It Program. Volunteers do many of the same simple tasks they would do in their own homes. This is a great opportunity for both skilled and unskilled volunteers.

CAUSE AREAS

People with Disabilities
Seniors
People with Disabilities, Seniors

WHEN

Mon Dec 02, 2024 - Sun Mar 02, 2025

WHERE

725 Mantoloking RoadBrick, NJ 08723

(40.04945,-74.120094)
 

SKILLS

  • Home Repair
  • Appliance Repair

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 2 to 3 Hours

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